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My best friend has thyroid problems (hypothyroidism). what could happen to her?

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Proper medical atten: If she gets proper medical attention and appropriate replacement therapy she could easily live a long, happy and healthy life. It's one of the easiest disorders to treat properly, unless you ignore it.

Answered 4/1/2013

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